Introduction to
Mindfulness and Wellbeing
an 8 week program
This 8-week program offers you a positive space to increase your knowledge and practice of mindfulness and how it can have a positive impact on well-being.
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What is Mindfulness
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The word "mindfulness" Sampaja ññ a in Pali - means clear comprehension. Mindfulness helps us to see clearly so we can make wise choices and respond to life effectively. (Shapiro 2020)
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Mindfulness is about paying attention, when we pay attention we increase our awareness and can fully experience whatever we're engaged in, without distraction.
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A lot of the time our mind can make us unhappy; going round in circles, over thinking, worrying and being self-critical means, we get stuck in a negative cycle that can spiral into stress, anxiety and depression.
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Mindfulness is being present in the moment, being aware and experiencing each minute of life as it is and what we mean by that for example is going for a walk and being distracted by our phones or negative self-talk, when this happens we don't notice the beauty around us, the trees, birds, or the ground we're walking on. We can't stop negative self-talk but, we can choose how to respond.
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Mindfulness offers a space to reset ourselves by stepping out of "doing" into "being" - enabling us to make wiser choices, be happier and more productive. Much like refilling a car with fuel without fuel the car won't run and our body and mind also, need to refresh and recharge because continually running on autopilot can have consequences such as burnout, stress, fatigue, anxiety and unhappiness.
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"What you practice grows stronger"
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Dr. S. Shapiro
What you will learn on this program
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Focus on Well-being through Mindfulness:
• Mindfulness skills are a key method for improving well-being. • The program creates a positive space to enhance mindfulness knowledge and its
impact on well-being.
What you'll learn:
• Mindfulness meditation practices and everyday mindfulness exercises.
• Techniques to calm the mind and body, and focus on the present moment.
• Ways to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and boost self-awareness.​
Positive Psychology:
• Skills from Positive Psychology and Mindfulness theory.
• Scientifically proven methods to improve mental health and well-being.
• Strategies to build resilience and increase happiness, vital for overall well-being.
Program Structure:
• Weekly mindfulness practices, requiring about 10 minutes of daily commitment.
Practices are essential to explore and identify techniques that work best for you.
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Key Outcomes:
• Experience self-growth by coming with an open mind and willingness to learn.​​​
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This unique program invites you to embark on a journey toward greater well-being, balance, engagement, and control in your life. This program is an adaption of The Mindfulness Well-being program developed by The School of Positive Transformation - Dr. Itai Ivtzan. It draws on the vast research of mindfulness, well-being and Positive Psychology and is designed to offer an introduction to mindfulness and well-being to anyone that would like to make time for themselves and to learn and develop their mindfulness skills.
Books and authors that have inspired me to offer this program
